Meet the ThinkPad X1 Extreme
The X1 Extreme adds a considerable amount of consumer and multimedia flair to Lenovo's business-oriented ThinkPad line. It's even a fairly good 1080p gamer.
HDR FTW
You won't find a more sensational screen than the Extreme's 15.6-inch Dolby Vision HDR panel, except possibly for the 14-inch HDR display available on the ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
The Sheer ThinkPad Look
The matte-black X1 Extreme is just a bit bigger than the Dell XPS 15 but weighs a tad less.
Webcam, Located Properly
The face-recognition webcam is mounted above the display, so it avoids the up-your-nose angle of the XPS 15's below-the-screen camera.
The Left-Side Ports...
Despite the presence of two Thunderbolt 3 ports, the Extreme uses Lenovo's proprietary rectangular power plug instead of USB Type-C recharging. You'll also find HDMI and mini Ethernet ports, the latter requiring an extra-cost dongle.
...and the Ports on the Right
Two USB 3.1 Type-A ports and the SD card reader adorn the system's right side.
A Classic Keyboard
A great typing feel and two first-rate pointing devices are hallmarks of ThinkPad keyboards.
ThinkPad Logo
The logos on the lid and palm rest are blacked out instead of silver this time around, but the dot over the "i" still glows on the lid.
Flat Out, a Superb 15-Incher
Priced several hundred dollars above a comparable Dell XPS 15 and several hundred below a comparable Apple MacBook Pro, the Extreme blazes new territory for Lenovo.